Bangkok, April 4 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a dynamic speech at the BIMSTEC Summit, which concluded in Thailand, highlighting key areas for further cooperation and announcing initiatives to strengthen collective commitment toward building a prosperous, secure, and inclusive Bay of Bengal region.

He thanked PM Shinawatra for Thailand's capable and effective leadership in steering BIMSTEC over the past three years.

"BIMSTEC serves as a vital bridge between South and Southeast Asia, and is emerging as a powerful platform for advancing regional connectivity, cooperation, and shared prosperity", PM Modi said in his statement.

"It is a matter of great satisfaction that the BIMSTEC Charter came into force last year. I am confid...